Peace

Please listen to the video. His words mean more today then 29 years years ago.

John Denver - Peace

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpO0lsTQSs0


                   Peace

There is a name for war and killing.
There is a name for giving in.
There is another name for war.
The name is sin.
There is still time to turn things around.
Make all hatred cease.
Give another name to living.
Call it peace.
                 John Denver
                   1982



                      Peace

My poor baby.
Daddy loved you so.
Gun are roaring loud and near.

I have prayed to the Gods for peace.
I asked Jesus to protect the child.
I  pray to the Great spirit of life to bring wisdom to our leaders.

I sat and prayed yesterday with a Muslim man.
We cry together for the death of so many.
Then we pray together for peace.

I stood in the great valleys and asked for help.
I pray to the sea for peace and calm.

Men believe they are safe when war is far away.
When war is the purpose of a great land.
War is always near.

My baby.
War is man's great sin.
His hunger to control and show no kindness.
It is greed and hate.

Borders may separate countries.
But with each death in war.
A flame of life is lost.

Could the flame put out by hate and violence.
Been the spirit to lead us away from our hatred and greed.


                     Coyote
                   2011

Author's Note

Men and woman of peace we need. I hope you listen to a great man that is missed.

Reviews

[Ruth]

And that is just the thing isn't it love? People at war who actually sit down and talk to the supposed "enemy" often cry about the state of corruption and sadness! This made me tearful...you have an awesome open heart and mind...peace is something that seems farther away each day...but positive thinking can bring it around....non compliance to unjust laws...etc...awesome work love! xx

[Sanjeeta Sharma Pokhar..]

Borders may separate countries.
But with each death in war.
A flame of life is lost.



Hats off...I salute you for this write...very very strong...

[brenda]

yeah love the poem nice message in this one !:)

[Amber "Victoriomantic" ..]

Very good poem. It's honourable to appeal to mankind, although many would sadly not listen. And yet, you continue to try, which is admirable.

[Linear]

I have felt the ground shake beneath my feet, the rush of hot air upon my cheek as the grit stings, I know what man can do, I've turned my back on the wars of destruction, of hate and personal survival, my weapons I broke and have turned them into ploughshares

Enjoyed :0). Peace

[John Jackson (El Juero)]

More words of wisdom, Amigo.
Paz y Amistad.

[The Analog Kid]

I always had a soft spot for John Denver. He was gone too soon. You always have a knack for reaching our humanity in your work, Coyote. Thank you. Also, lovely picture.

[Scandalous]

Very Powerful.

~ Scandalous

[Helen Crutchett]

Loved John Denver's words and especially yours Coyote. Yes! We need more sensitive, caring and compassionate people as yourself to keep spreading the "word of peace" throughout this troubled time we are experiencing globally as well as individually. Until we can truly find peace in our hearts, each one of us, how can we expect things to change in our world? Thanks for a heartfelt and beautiful write. I am saving this one!

Shalom my friend.

[Savannah(:]

Beautiful write!! (: Really makes you think about todays society and the worlds misfortunes and problems in general. Excelent job Coyote!

[KATHY SUE SILLS]

Your words ring wisdom! Peace would be so awesome if we all would work together to reach it! I agree with BABy 100%!